17 stories for 2026-02-28 · Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access
Israel's Supreme Court has issued a temporary freeze on a government ban targeting 37 foreign NGOs working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, including organizations like Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam. The reprieve is temporary, and dozens of aid groups faced potential shutdown under the new Israeli law.
Israeli military operations in Gaza have killed at least eight people according to reports, including five killed in strikes on two police stations in central and southern Gaza. Hamas condemned the attacks as a disregard for peace efforts. The strikes occurred amid a deteriorating truce agreement.
Recently discovered papers have shed light on the 1948 Nakba, revealing orders to kill Palestinian civilians on sight as part of efforts to 'cleanse' territories of Arabs. The documents provide evidence of systematic targeting of civilian populations during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War.
Farmers in Gaza are working to restore their land, much of which was destroyed. Facing a lack of agricultural equipment, they have resorted to using axes and shovels by hand. For these farmers, agriculture represents their identity, livelihood, and food security.
Volunteers are working to salvage books from the Al-Omari Mosque library in Gaza that remain amid rubble and damage to the structure.
International organizations are departing Gaza because of restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities. The organizations cite these constraints as the reason for their withdrawal from the territory.
The Gaza Civil Defense reported that seven people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Friday. The Israeli military stated the strikes were conducted in response to a breach of a ceasefire agreement.
Israel has escalated military operations within Gaza, with strikes targeting security and armed group personnel in central and southern areas of the enclave. The operations have resulted in deaths and injuries.
An urgent appeal has been made for a substantial increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza.
According to Al-Akhbar, Gaza's police force is operating under difficult conditions, with reports indicating armed backing for their operations.
Activists are preparing for an extended presence in Palestine, with plans to sail to Gaza again in April. A UN official has warned of an impending humanitarian catastrophe due to water scarcity in the region.
Fatima al-Subleani and Hassan al-Khalf were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the al-Baqa'a refugee camp.
Israeli fighter jets and convoys conducted airstrikes on multiple towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday morning, according to reports. The strikes were reportedly aimed at structures allegedly linked to Hezbollah.
The Israeli military launched attacks on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to an official statement. The military said the strikes were in response to repeated violations of a ceasefire agreement by Hezbollah. The escalation occurs amid broader regional tensions involving Iran and the United States.
Israeli airstrikes targeted the Bekaa region in eastern Lebanon on Thursday evening, marking an escalation in air attacks against the area since a ceasefire agreement took effect. The strikes represent the widest escalation in aerial bombardment of the Bekaa since the ceasefire began.
The Syrian government received a military headquarters building in Ain al-Arab (Kobani) from Kurdish forces. The handover is part of efforts to integrate Kurdish military units into Syrian government institutions.
Aid groups operating in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen are facing severe pressure that threatens their ability to function, according to reporting by the BBC. These organizations serve as a critical lifeline for millions of Yemenis.